Welcome to THE SPACE SHOW
2010 • Aniplex
- Format
- MOVIE
- Aired
- 2010
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Aniplex · A-1 Pictures · NYAV Post
- Genres
- Adventure · Fantasy · Science fiction
A tiny mountain village in a remote woodland region. Five primary school kids have come together in this idyllic spot in order to spend their summer holidays at a camp. At first the children enjoy carefree days amidst unspoiled nature far away from adult supervision. But their life changes dramatically when they come across what they believe to be a small dog, badly in need of help. The creature – known as Pochi – turns out not to be a dog at all but an alien on an important mission.
It seems there is a mysterious substance on earth that is coveted throughout the universe. Pochi had almost found it but was so badly injured during a fight that he had to give up his search. Thanks to the children's help, the alien survives – and decides to reward them generously. “Where would you most like to travel?” is the question Pochi puts to his rescuers. Their answer is prompt, if vague:
“As far as possible!” Pochi suggests they try the moon first of all, and so, the alien whisks away the kids to the satellite next door. This marks the beginning of an absolutely amazing adventure.
During the course of their travels they discover that the substance coveted throughout the universe is in fact also integral to Japanese cuisine – and it just so happens that one of the kids has some of this mysterious substance in his pocket.
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Welcome to THE SPACE SHOW was produced by A-1 Pictures and released in 2010 as a feature-length science fiction adventure. Directed by Koji Masunari and written by Hideyuki Kurata, the film was conceived as a creative collaboration between the core team that had previously found success with the series Read or Die. The project was designed to evoke a sense of whimsical, grand-scale space opera, blending traditional cel-style character aesthetics with vibrant, imaginative alien landscapes to appeal to both younger audiences and animation enthusiasts.
Upon its release, the film was notable for its ambitious world-building and its deliberate departure from the darker, grittier tones prevalent in much of the decade's animation. While it received praise for its visual creativity and technical craftsmanship during its festival run, including a debut at the Berlin International Film Festival, it faced challenges finding a broad commercial audience. It remains a respected example of a standalone original feature film from the mid-2010s, remembered for its optimistic spirit and intricate art design.
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